Ephesians: The Church I See

"In this letter, Paul shares all that God has done in Christ; opening up God's plan for the ages which includes the salvation and holy reshaping of men and women; revealing the beauty and the wonder of church, as God sees it; and then puts all that wonderful theology into its practical outworking in our ordinary and daily lives."

With 350 daily readings across 3 volumes, Alan Hoare takes us through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, expanding on Paul's vision for the church. With in-depth study and practical application, Alan leads us to dwell on the Word, allowing it to shape our lives. Moreover, as he demonstrates how to systematically read and apply scripture, you will find yourself eager to start digging out the incredible riches and treasures found in the Word of God, not only on the surface, but also just underneath.

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In a world that craves instant answers and instant spirituality, Alan has discovered that taking time with God's word means sometimes slowing down; learning to 'chew it over' prayerfully in our hearts and minds in order that the Holy Spirit can apply it to our lives. So it is with his work on Ephesians. This is not a sprint through Paul's letter. Part devotional, part commentary, Alan's work helps us engage with God through his word by allowing us to move slowly through Paul's letter, bringing us into God's plan for his Church, and ultimately for us whom he has graciously conjoined to this great historic caravan of faith as we journey heavenward! Enjoy every helping of this meal for the soul!

Dr Johnny Markin, D.W.S.
Worship pastor and University instructor/consultant

As an activist, I have always found the practice of slowing my pace and pausing over tiny chunks of truth one at a time, dwelling in them and pondering over them a challenging one. Alan's life embodies this essential habit of contemplation which infuses a beautiful compassion and sweet grace, making for a healing presence to the world around him. By applying this unhurried way of life to his mining of the book of Ephesians, Alan has produced a generous guide and a prophetic now word to the church. This meander into an ancient letter empowers us to stop and rest, to sip and taste and to drink in the rich and profound truths for the benefit of our souls and for the hope of our communities. This letter is as valuable for us now as for the ancient people of Ephesus and Alan dissects the words and rummages around the historic context to apply timely truths to our today. I am grateful for this miner and curator of hope and truth. His investment in my life has been precious.

Joy

Alan's combination of grounded, real life stories and deep biblical study is explosive! His writing will take you deeper into the word and into putting faith into practice. His love for God and for people is so evident through his writing and thinking.

Paul

Paul and Joy Blundell
Location Pastors (Alive Lincoln North)

Having served alongside Alan for many years I have always been impressed with his thorough approach to scripture. He has consistently encouraged the systematic daily reading of the Bible. I have watched as he has found joy in digging deeply into each verse to make sure he has squeezed out every shade of meaning from the text. His latest book on Ephesians is another example of this daily exercise. In fact, in this volume Alan brings together three of his greatest passions: love for scripture, love for daily devotion and love for the church. I stand with Alan in his desire to see a new generation of believers in Jesus both studying and loving God's word.

Stuart Bell
Senior pastor of Alive churches and leader of the Ground Level Network

The first time I met Alan, I met a man whose every heartbeat showed pastoral love and care. He is a pastor's pastor and I learned so much working alongside him in Lincoln. His wisdom an

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